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Company Overview of Navis, LLC

Company Overview

Navis, LLC provides container terminal operating system (TOS) solutions for marine terminal operators. It offers Navis N4, a TOS technology platform that allows customers with the flexibility and scalability needed to run their terminal operations. The company also provides optimization solutions, including Navis PrimeRoute, which is used to increase straddle carrier and terminal tractor utilization; Navis Expert Decking, a decking optimization application; Navis Vessel Autostow and Navis Rail Autostow, an optimization solution that streamlines planning processes by optimizing and automating vessel and rail planning and loading; Navis Monitor, which allows users to track the pulse of the mar...

Navis, LLC provides container terminal operating system (TOS) solutions for marine terminal operators. It offers Navis N4, a TOS technology platform that allows customers with the flexibility and scalability needed to run their terminal operations. The company also provides optimization solutions, including Navis PrimeRoute, which is used to increase straddle carrier and terminal tractor utilization; Navis Expert Decking, a decking optimization application; Navis Vessel Autostow and Navis Rail Autostow, an optimization solution that streamlines planning processes by optimizing and automating vessel and rail planning and loading; Navis Monitor, which allows users to track the pulse of the marine terminal operations; and Navis Analytics, a reporting module that helps executives at marine terminals with timely reports. In addition, it offers Navis Intermodal Rail, which delivers integrated software and hardware solutions that help users to locate, track, manage, and optimize railcars to hub assignments; Navis PowerStowm, a shipping container stowage planning and management system that enables planners to optimize container stowage throughout the entire voyage of the vessel; and SmartPort Solutions, which provides a collection of pre-integrated process automation solutions for automating the management of terminal operations at the gate, at the quayside, and in the yard. Further, the company provides implementation, optimization, and training services. It serves marine and rail terminals, shipping lines, vessel tonnage centers, and distribution centers in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Oakland, California with locations in Miami, Florida; London, United Kingdom; Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Chennai, India; and Hong Kong. As of March 18, 2011, Navis, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Cargotec Corporation.

Navis, LLC Key Developments

Navis announced that Puerto Caacupe-mi in Paraguay successfully went live with the N4 terminal operating system (TOS). In its next phase, Caacupe-mi will complete the full implementation of Kalmar SmartPort with N4 at its Asuncion and Pilar facilities. Puerto Caacupe-mi chose N4 due to the TOS' flexibility to adapt to individual customer needs, and at the same time, achieve greater agility, efficiency and control in handling large cargo volumes. Now that the N4 system is up and running, the terminal will focus their efforts on integrating Kalmar's SmartPort solutions. By implementing SmartPort along with the N4 TOS, Puerto Caacupe-mi Asuncion and Pilar will experience improved efficiency at the ports, achieve competitive advantages in the region and above all, provide better service to its customers.

Navis, LLC announced that International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has signed a license agreement to implement the N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at its new, fully-automated container terminal in Melbourne, Australia Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT). A greenfield project, VICT marks ICTSI's first entry into the region and is the group's first fully automated terminal in its portfolio. Upon completion, VICT will handle up to 1.4 million TEUs annually and will have an Empty Container Park capacity of at least 280,000 containers per annum. The terminal is expected to be operational by December 2016 with 350,000 TEUs and will further accelerate operations to handle up to one million TEUs by December 2017. N4 was awarded the license agreement as part of a year-long concession bid beginning in mid-2013. Once implemented, the TOS will enable VICT to optimize operations, speed turnaround times and deliver unprecedented efficiency in key areas of the terminal including the gate and container yard. In addition to N4, VICT has also ordered automatic stacking cranes and AutoShuttles from Kalmar. Together, Navis will support Kalmar who is the systems integrator to ensure that the TOS achieves its full potential and performs optimally for VICT and its customers.

Navis announced that Terminales Portuarias S.A. - TERPORT successfully went live on the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The TOS investment represents a continued commitment to optimizing operations, creating efficiencies and improving service for its customers. TERPORT's N4 implementation took eight months to complete and its successful go-live was the result of seamless collaboration between the terminal and Navis Professional Services teams. Due to the TOS' functionality, performance and ease of use demonstrated throughout the implementation, TERPORT began using N4 two weeks prior to the official launch date. As a result, the system roll out was a success and the terminal did not experience any system disruptions during the go-live. With N4 in place, TERPORT will gain significant operational improvements that will help raise its position as a leading port in the Americas. The benefits of N4 will include improving the transparency of operations along with at least 10% reduction in yard moves.

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